Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), noted that young Nigerians are increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies, attracted by their secrecy and the accessibility of crypto wallets over traditional…
In the second quarter of 2024, digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud, bringing the total for the year to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms suffered…
The anticipated launch of U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been postponed due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requiring revisions on the S-1 forms. Initially expected around July…
21Shares has officially filed for a Spot Solana ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking its second SOL ETF application this week, following VanEck’s submission yesterday. This development underscores…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Consensys, the parent company of MetaMask, alleging the company has been operating as an unregistered broker and engaging in…
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled the final draft of its new crypto broker reporting requirements, clarifying which industry participants will be affected. Decentralized exchanges and self-custody wallets are…
In a significant legal development, a U.S. court has allowed most of the claims made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance to proceed. This decision came despite Binance’s efforts…
In a strategic move to counter a potential hostile takeover, Bitfarms has appointed a new independent board member amid tensions with Riot Platforms. This development follows Riot’s recent efforts to increase its…
History Associates has partnered with Coinbase in a lawsuit against the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to compel compliance with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The lawsuit, filed…
Bolivia’s central bank, Banco Central de Bolivia, has lifted its ban on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments, allowing financial entities to conduct transactions with digital assets. This regulatory shift, effective June 26,…
Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has emphasized the significant benefits that cryptocurrency could bring to the country’s unbanked population. At the 2024 Annual Conference of…
Yield App, a crypto investment platform based in Seychelles, has announced an immediate halt to all operations due to substantial losses tied to the FTX collapse. This decision comes despite prior assurances…
Jay Jacobs, Head of Thematic and Active ETFs at BlackRock, emphasized Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty and monetary risk in the first edition of BlackRock’s Quick Download series. Jacobs…
Bitcoin’s price saw a notable increase of 1.1% as former President Donald Trump gained an edge over current President Joe Biden in betting markets during their first presidential debate on the evening…
Coinbase and Stripe have teamed up to introduce seamless fiat-to-crypto on-ramps and off-ramps for users of both platforms, according to a June 27 announcement. This partnership aims to enhance the user experience…
The Asia-Pacific market for Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is rapidly expanding. In June, two Bitcoin ETFs launched in Australia, following the introduction of six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong…
A spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States might become a reality if there is a change in the presidential administration and the leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced new security measures to prevent the misuse of account features and enhance the platform’s integrity. This decision comes after discovering account misuse, which provided…
Coinbase has initiated legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for allegedly failing to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.…
An anonymous Bitcoin donor has paid over $520,000 to cover the cost of Julian Assange’s private jet, facilitating his return home after a 14-year extradition battle with the United States. The donation,…
North Carolina’s General Assembly has passed a bill that prohibits the state’s government from using or accepting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Federal Reserve. House Bill 690 now…
State Street Global Advisors has announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital to introduce new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that extend beyond the traditional spot Bitcoin offerings. This collaboration aims to cater to the…
Australian broadcaster Seven Network’s YouTube channel, 7News, fell victim to crypto scammers who hijacked the channel and livestreamed videos featuring a deep fake Elon Musk promoting cryptocurrency scams. The hacked channel garnered…
South Korea-based crypto venture capital firm Hashed Ventures is expanding its operations to Abu Dhabi, partnering with Hub71 to open an office and explore fundraising opportunities in the city. CEO Simon Kim…
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